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Why Welding Workstations Matter More Than You Think In the fast-paced world of metal fabrication, the welding workstation is often overlooked-but it plays a crucial role in everything from productivity to part quality. Doug Scheetz, Vice President of Marketing and New Product Development at Flextur, recently shared his insight in The Welder magazine. The article…
5 Unexpected Welding Automation Benefits That Can Transform Your Business When manufacturers think about welding automation, they usually picture faster output, better weld quality, and lower costs. And while those are real advantages, the most valuable welding automation benefits often go far beyond productivity. From improving employee morale to uncovering hidden bottlenecks, automation has the…
How Chief Industries Enhanced Efficiency with Flextur’s Modular Cobot Welding Tables Optimizing Robotic Welding Efficiency with Modular Workstations Chief Industries, a diversified leader in metal building manufacturing, steel fabrication, commercial construction, agriculture, transportation, factory-built housing, and ethanol, continually seeks ways to improve efficiency and automation. Within its Chief Fabrication division, the engineering team faced a…
Custom Welding Fixtures: The Key to Repeatability and Efficiency in Manufacturing In the fast-paced world of welding, achieving precision, efficiency, and safety is paramount. When handling complex projects, the tools you use can make all the difference. Enter custom welding fixtures-a game-changing solution tailored to meet the unique demands of your operations. What Are Custom…
Collaborative Robot Safety: Key Safety Measures & Compliance Tips The rise of collaborative welding robots (cobots) is reshaping industrial automation, improving efficiency, and reducing manual labor risks. But as these robots work alongside human operators, ensuring cobot safety in welding applications is critical. Unlike traditional industrial robots, cobots require advanced safety features to mitigate hazards…
Modine’s 365 Day Journey Led to Award Winning Cobot Welding Success Achieving Excellence in Welding Automation In just one year of partnership with Flextur, Modine’s achievements in utilizing cobots in welding automation for increased throughput – by training current staff and investing in technology – earned them the AWS WEMCO 2024 Excellence in Welding Award.…